What Does Proof Of Funds Mean? How Do I Supply That Information?
When submitting an offer in California, buyers should be prepared to show proof of the funds that they will need to cover the Down Payment and Closing Costs.
Below is a blog from Barbara Jo, an outstanding Realtor in Florida that provides a great definition of Proof Of Funds. If you are interested in buying or selling in the Los Angeles, Lakewood, Carson and Long Beach areas, please give me a call today.
What does proof of funds mean? How do I supply that information?
Proof of funds means that you plan on paying for your purchase of a home or condo with cash. While you may have plenty of money in the bank and paying cash is not a problem, the seller wants proof that you have the funds. The simplest way to provide proof of funds is to print out a copy of your bank statement (or statement from wherever you have these funds) and black out the account number. You want to be sure your name and address are on the printout, as well as the date. It needs to be current (within the last 30 days).
This information needs to be supplied to your Realtor before you begin looking at properties. Why? Well, although your Realtor has told you that you need to supply proof of funds, unless that proof has already been supplied, we cannot move forward making an offer.
But you are only looking? While that may be the case, if you find a property you are indeed interested in, an offer cannot be submitted unless proof of funds (or if being financed, a mortgage preapproval) are attached to the offer. Sellers do not want to see offers without proof that the transaction can actually make it to the closing table.
When your Realtor asks for proof of funds or a mortgage preapproval, know that it must be supplied up front. Otherwise, most Realtors will not take you out to see listings. It is considered a waste of everyone's time.
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